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No soldier owed allowance, Nigerian Army says
The Nigerian Army has dismissed reports that troops of an unidentified battalion under Operation Lafiya Dole protested over unpaid operational allowances and obsolete equipment in…
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Nigerian military receives tanks, artillery from China
Nigeria’s military has taken delivery of VT-4 main battle tanks, SH-5 self-propelled howitzers and other equipment from China in an effort to strengthen its land forces in the battle…
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Nigerian Army orders another 52 Ezugwu armoured vehicles
The Nigerian Army has ordered another 52 locally produced Ezugwu mine-resistant, ambush protected (MRAP) vehicles from the Defence Industries Corporation of Nigeria (DICON), which will…
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We will intensify on corps members’ security – Gov Fayemi
Ekiti State Governor, His Excellency Dr. Kayode Fayemi has pledged that his administration will do more on the security and welfare of Corps members serving in the state.
He made the…
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1,000 insurgents prosecuted, 500 jailed -CDS Irabor
The Chief of Defence Staff, Gen. Lucky Irabor, has said the military will not relent in their efforts to decimate insurgency in the country and ensure peace in states under unabated…
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Military can’t stoop low to spy on Sunday Ighoho – DHQ
The Defence Headquarters says the military cannot stoop so low to spy on one individual as alleged by the activist Sunday Adeyemo alias Sunday Igboho.
Acting Defence spokesman…
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Reps assure armed forces of improved funding
The House of Representatives has pledged support for the armed forces via approval of additional resources, toward achieving success in the ongoing fight against insurgency and other…
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Troops burst kidnap syndicate, kill bandits in Zamfara
TheNigerian Army has said troops of the Sector 3 Operation HADARIN DAJI have neutralised scores of bandits when they stormed Kabasa Village in Magami Local Government Area of the state…
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We’re coming for you, Air chief warns bandits
The Chief of Air Staff, Isiaka Amao, has said the days of bandits and kidnappers terrorising the country are numbered as the Nigerian military is battle-ready to rid the nation of…
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Troops ‘rescue’ 10 abducted airport staff after 11 days
The Kaduna State Government, last night, said troops of the Nigerian army had rescued 10 persons abducted from the staff quarters of the Federal Airport Authority of Nigeria (FAAN).…
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